Best High Schools in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL has 66 high schools with 39,031 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sarasota score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sarasota meet expectations.

1. Suncoast Polytechnical High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 585 Students

2. State College Of Florida Collegiate School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 492 Students

3. Venice Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students

4. Riverview High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students

5. Lakewood Ranch High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students

6. Sarasota High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students

7. Lemon Bay High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

8. Parrish Community High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students

9. Braden River High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students

10. North Port High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2562 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL has 29 middle schools with 20,127 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sarasota score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sarasota greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sarasota Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students

2. R. Dan Nolan Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students

3. Student Leadership Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students

4. Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students

5. Rowlett Middle Academy

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students

6. Dr Mona Jain Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students

7. Carlos E. Haile Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students

8. Venice Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students

9. Brookside Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students

10. L. A. Ainger Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL has 92 elementary schools with 44,296 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sarasota score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sarasota exceed expectations.

1. Ashton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1046 Students

2. Palmetto Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students

3. Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students

4. Gene Witt Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students

5. Robert Willis Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students

6. Southside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students

7. Phillippi Shores Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students

8. Venice Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

9. Laurel Nokomis School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1411 Students

10. Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 798 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sarasota, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sarasota, FL has a total population of 833,716 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sarasota, FL

108,504

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sarasota, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sarasota, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sarasota, FL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,889 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sarasota, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations